There are 3 differences between plant and animal cells listed below that are TRUE. Select the 1 answer choice that is NOT TRUE.

1. Plant cells have a cell wall, providing a rigid structural support.
2. Animal cells have mitochondria to create energy and plant cells dont need energy.
3. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, while animal cells have smaller vacuoles.
4. Plant cells contain chloroplasts. Organelles responsible for photosynthesis.

1 answer

The answer choice that is NOT TRUE is:

  1. Animal cells have mitochondria to create energy and plant cells don't need energy.

This statement is incorrect because plant cells do have mitochondria and they do need energy for various cellular processes, even though they also produce energy through photosynthesis.